Sermons on Divine Gifts:

The Many Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005

A Sermon given on Christmas day, but can be adapted to a pre-Christmas message easily. This sermon refocuses the emphasis of gift giving on what we have received in Christ Jesus as a gift.

THE MANY GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS There has been a lot of re-focus this year on Christmas, and its true meaning. I guess in one sense all of the attacks on Christmas by the Remove-God crowd has accomplished that one thing (even if unintentionally) – it has caused a lot of people to re-think and perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Gift Of Assurance Series

Contributed by Philip Grose on Jan 17, 2006

Sermon#2 in a Series focusing on the gifts the children received while in Narina and how those gifts relate to the Gifts we recieve as Christians. Sermon focus is on God’s care for us as we cry out to Him in our desparation. Susan’s horn illustrates this.

Susan received two gifts during her journey to rendezvous with Aslan as she and her siblings attempt to save her brother Edmond. She received a quiver of arrows with a bow to shoot them with, and a horn. The bow and arrow is an obvious reference to the forceful offense that would be needed to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:9

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation - The Eternal Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 19, 2006

The marvelous gifts God gave to us that first Christmas

SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:21-38 TITLE: “SALVATION – THE ETERNAL GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Johnny Hart is the writer and illustrator for the B.C. comic strip. He’s also a committed Christian who perceptively works spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Indescribable Gift !

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 22, 2006

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Jesus is the most generous gift the world will ever know. With hearts full of joy, we are called to give generously, joyfully and hilariously to the work of God!

This section of Paul’s letter ends with powerful words of praise. They could almost be the title of a worship song because they are powerful words of praise, thanksgiving and truth: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (9:15) 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 focus upon generosity in giving. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Gifts 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2006

We need not fear spiritual gits, but embrace them.

Spiritual Gifts 101 Text: 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:1-11 2. Illustration: The Detroit News carried a humorous little story about Bill Cosby’s aged mother that illustrates how useless gifts are unless they are used. She had been raised in poverty, and the family had very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004

This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 18, 2004

Christmas message about what the birth of Christ means to us, in our lives, today

This morning I want to explore some aspects of the birth of Christ - ¡§what is it we celebrate when we are celebrating the birth of Christ?¡¨ „« I realize that it was the birth of our Savior „« I realize that our redemption was purchased through the purpose of Jesus¡¦ coming But there is more to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding The Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. #4 of 5.

Title: Understanding The Serving Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. I. LEADERSHIP/ADMINISTRATION/RULING – PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE BODY. Romans 12:8 “…he who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 5, 2008

If you are uncertain or afraid remember that we have received the gift of the Holy Spirit we do not walk this road alone.

The Gift of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Introduction Along our highways, well placed at appropriate locations, are official signs which give us direction and warn us of danger. Most of these are the reflector type; that is, they are designed to reflect the light of auto headlamps. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Christmas Gift

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Nov 28, 2008

2 Cor 9:15

GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 COR 9:15 We all like gifts. We like to receive them from those that we love. And we also enjoy giving them. What Jesus said is certainly true: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35). I used to think that the greatest joy of Christmas belonged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

It's All A Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008

All of life is a gift. Christians are invited to celebrate God’s gifts in both good times and bad.

Deuteronomy 8:7-18 “It’s All a Gift” INTRODUCTION One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Unwrapping The Gift Of Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 2, 2008

Looks at Joseph and the courage he received from the Lord when God called him to be the earthly father of Jesus so we might be able to unwrap the gift of courage and have it in our own life.

Unwrapping the Gift of courage Courage is unwrapped by ordinary people Courage is unwrapped by righteous people Courage is unwrapped by obedient people Slide Christmas time is here. People are going to be gathering with family & Friends Some will gather with extended family that they haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 2, 2008

Focuses on Mary and her faith so we might be able to have faith like she did.

Unwrapping the Gift of Faith (Luke 1:26-45; 2:1-7) Faith is unwrapped by Acting despite being Afraid (Luke 1:38) Faith is unwrapped by Believing despite not Seeing (Luke 1:45) Faith is unwrapped by Being Content despite bad Circumstances (Luke 2:1-7) Slide Intro One week ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 2, 2008

Focuses on the Shepherds and how to unwrap the gift of God’s love

Unwrapping the gift of God’s Love God’s Love should be unwrapped by All People (Luke 2:10) God’s Love is unwrapped by Accepting the Son (Luke 2:15-20; John 3:16) God’s Love is unwrapped by Abiding in the Son (John 15:9-10) Slide Here we are at Christmas Eve. By this point, all the gifts should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Christmas Gift

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 8, 2008

A humorous but evangelistic sermon about how the perfect Christmas gift, Jesus, helps us know how to choose a perfect gift for others.

The Perfect Christmas Gift Luke 2:10-17 Let me ask you a question... Is there any such thing as, "The perfect Christmas gift?" Have you ever thought for months, planned for weeks, gotten everything together, for what you knew would be the perfect gift for so-and-so’) You were so excited that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-17

Denomination: Baptist